What is the primary purpose of implant-displaced views (Eklund views)?

• A. To displace the implant to visualize the breast tissue behind it and detect underlying lesions.
• B. To assess implant integrity.
• C. To image axillary lymph nodes.
• D. To reduce radiation exposure.

Answer: (A)

Implant-displaced views are about removing the implant from the line of sight so the breast tissue behind it can be seen clearly. By displacing the implant away from the chest wall and imaging the tissue that sits behind it, radiologists can detect lesions that would otherwise be hidden by the implant’s shielding. This is the core purpose: to visualize the underlying breast tissue for any abnormalities.

These views aren’t designed to check implant integrity—that requires other tests like MRI or ultrasound or dedicated implant evaluation methods. They also don’t reduce radiation exposure; in fact, they add more views and can increase the dose. They aren’t specifically for imaging axillary lymph nodes, either. The primary goal is to reveal tissue behind the implant to spot underlying lesions.